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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, these two peaks offer some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing in North America, a perfect foil to the town’s polished reputation.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
As much as 200 feet on the block that includes the Apple Store and Rally House (site of the former Halls Department Store), bounded by Nichols Road, Central Street and Wyandotte Street.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
These tightly bound, spherical swarms often contain hundreds of thousands of stellar bodies and play host to some of the oldest stars in our galaxy.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Over the past few hundred years, humans have advanced, both scientifically and technologically, in tremendous leaps and bounds.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
In fact, these two peaks offer some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing in North America, a perfect foil to the town’s polished reputation.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
It’s bounded by the Boise River and runs all the way into the Foothills.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
As much as 200 feet on the block that includes the Apple Store and Rally House (site of the former Halls Department Store), bounded by Nichols Road, Central Street and Wyandotte Street.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
With Freakier Friday hitting theaters, we’re all bound to be hit by a wave of nostalgia.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
These tightly bound, spherical swarms often contain hundreds of thousands of stellar bodies and play host to some of the oldest stars in our galaxy.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
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Now, Alesta is determined to destroy the beast that took her friend from her by traveling to Hell.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hezbollah remains determined to maintain control over Lebanon and suppress other communities.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Despite living in hiding, Machado was resolute about Venezuela’s future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Any credible evidence of sabotage or arson will be met with a swift and resolute response.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Defense Minister Theo Francken told public broadcaster RTBF that Tuesday’s incident appeared to be carried out by professionals intent on destabilizing the country.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Unless this is another ploy by women who are intent on destroying each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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